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Mourinho pushing Chelsea to bid for Hoffenheim striker Roberto Firmino

Hoffenheim striker Roberto Firmino is interesting Chelsea.

Firmino is the highest scoring Brazilian playing in Europe this season but that hasn't been enough to see him included in his national team's squad for the World Cup.

But the Daily Express says it is enough for Jose Mourinho to believe that the 22-year-old is worth a £15m investment.

Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Barcelona have all previously been linked with a move for Firmino.

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